IMMIGRATION NEWS

Many Kenyans choose to relocate abroad for varied reasons, such as seeking better job prospects, education, or medical treatment.  Abiding by the rules and regulations of the host country is paramount when living outside one's homeland. Failure to comply with immigration laws can lead to…

The British government led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced an initiative to boost funding for public sector wage increases.  The trend will be achieved by raising fees for visa applications and the immigration health surcharge paid by migrants. During a press conference in London,…

German Labour Minister Hubertus Heil has said that Germany is transitioning from a restrictive immigration policy to one that actively encourages foreign workers to move to the country.  A research institution, the German Economic Institute (IW), reports that the country currently has a…

The US citizenship test is undergoing updates, causing immigrants and advocates to worry that individuals with lower English proficiency might not be able to pass it.  The naturalization test is the final step in the process of becoming a citizen, which may take months and requires legal…

The UK and Italy have joined forces to tackle the growing number of migrants making the journey across the Mediterranean.  This partnership, modelled after the existing agreement between the UK and France, intends to increase collaboration in the fight against human trafficking, sharing…

A controversial Florida law that became effective on Saturday has caused an uproar among immigrant workers and their families.  The law, signed by Republican Governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis in May, eliminates the recognition of driver's licenses issued by other states to…

The Canadian government requires all immigrants to undergo security screening before they can be admitted to the country. The security assessment involves a comprehensive background check to guarantee that the individual does not pose a risk to Canadian society. The background evaluation is done…

If you participated in last year’s U.S. green card lottery (DV-2024), you can now check if you are one of the lucky winners. Results of DV-2024 are now available online at the Electronic Diversity Visa website run by the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs. Results became available…

The United States Department has announced an increase for various non-immigrant visas, including business or tourism (B1/B2), student (F), and exchange visitor visas (J). Effective May 30, 2023, visas for business or tourism (B1/B2) and other categories, such as student (F) and exchange visas (J…

Results of the DV-2024 Diversity Visa, popularly known as the Green Card Lottery, will be available online starting on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Entrants who participated in DV-2024 lottery during the open registration period which ran from October 5th, 2022 and November 8th, 2022, can check if they…